Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Mopane with Plastic Lined Top Joint Featured it is an excellent option

it is an excellent option for serious players

This is the model 304C profiler in the limited edition Turquoise finish

so we believe this is a Rieger 1a shape

This makes the B an ideal choice for a 2nd or 3rd player

but made in a low elevation

Howarth XL-VT Professional Oboe, Mopane with Plastic Lined Top Joint Featured it is an excellent optionThe Howarth XL model is the top of the line model from Howarth. Initially developed in 1995, these oboes have become the instrument of choice for professional players throughout the world. Carefully designed for the exacting demands of professional performers, the XL models have a large bore and thicker walls than the LXV. This design has been developed to give a big sound with classical projection. Howarth professional oboes have metal socket liners